DESIGNER NOTE: This is the most insane pattern I’ve ever written. If you quickly read through it, your eyes will likely gloss over and roll to the back of your head before you pass out. Seriously. The clusters are crazy. They’re so big and seem to go on forever, first in one spot then in another spot and the next cluster starts in the spot where the previous cluster left off. Crazy!

People were having such a hard time that I made a quick video. I wasn’t set up to make a video at the time, but people begged me for it. Even though I’ve received emails about the video because of its poor quality, many people have been able to use it so I’ve left it online.

Let’s just say that this pattern requires a lot of concentration. One cluster takes an entire paragraph of instruction. Did I mention crazy? If you must, get out some highlighters and mark off each step of the cluster individually.

Once you get it, it’s super easy and finishes very quickly. It’s just that learning bit. Give it a go and enjoy the journey of the challenge.

Although this pattern is sized to 3X, please be aware that the sleeves are lantern style sleeves. This means that the sleeves go straight down to the wrist. The circumference around the bicep is close to the same as the circumference around the wrist. Although it may not be as apparent in the first 3 or 4 sizes, it will become apparent in the larger sizes. If you do not care for lantern style sleeves, you may want to make alterations to the pattern when stitching it up.

Please note the skill level for this garment. The name of the design given by the yarn company does not designate the skill level.

When choosing a size, it is intended that you choose a size equal to actual chest measurement or less. 0” to 2” negative ease is acceptable. The model in the photograph is wearing size Small (32”) with about 2” negative ease.

Here is a video demonstration of the Wrapped Single Crochet I’ve used in this design.

Row 6: Ch 5, ssh in ch-3 sp of first ssh, *[dc in next dc, ch 1] twice, dc in next dc, cl in first cl of next ssh, sk ch-3 sp, second cl of same ssh and next ch-3 sp, ssh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, [dc in next dc, ch 2] 4 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, ssh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, [dc in next dc, ch 2] 4 times, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, ssh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, sk next ch-3 sp, first cl and ch-3 sp of next ssh, cl in second cl of same ssh, rep from * to 3-dc group before last ssh, [dc in next dc, ch 1] twice, dc in next dc, ssh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, ch 2, dc in sp of beg ch-5, turn.

Row 7: Ch 5, ssh in ch-3 sp of first ssh, *[dc in next dc, ch 1] twice, dc in next dc, sk cl, ssh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, ch 3, sk ch-1 sp and dc, [sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3] 4 times, sk dc and ch-1 sp, lsh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, ch 3, sk ch-1 sp and dc, [sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3] 4 times, sk dc and ch-1 sp, ssh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, sk cl, rep from * to 3-dc group before last ssh, [dc in next dc, ch 1] twice, dc in next dc, ssh in ch-3 sp of next ssh, ch 2, dc in sp of beg ch-5, turn.

Rows 8-25: Rep rows 2-7.

Rows 26-29: Rep rows 2-5. Fasten off.

Finishing

Blocking is recommended for all natural fibers. For this shawlette, I wet the project in lukewarm water completely and squeezed out some of the water gently. I rolled it in a dry towel to remove as much excess water as possible then placed the project on another dry towel and shaped it and allowed to dry.